National Assembly Lawmakers Raise Diverse Public Concerns, Demand Government Action
Lawmakers in Nepal's National Assembly have voiced concerns on a range of contemporary issues, including health sector strengthening, border disputes, and the plight of landless squatters. They urged the government to address these matters with concrete action plans and provide necessary relief and services to affected citizens.
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National Assembly Passes Intangible Cultural Heritage (Conservation) Bill
The National Assembly has passed the Intangible Cultural Heritage (Conservation) Bill, 2081 BS, unanimously approving it along with a report from the Legislation Management Committee. Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Khadak Raj Paudel, had presented the bill for deliberation.
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MPs Criticize Government Over Evictions, Human Rights, and Public Crises
Members of Nepal's National Assembly have strongly criticized the government for its eviction of informal settlers, citing human rights concerns and the hardship faced by vulnerable groups. Lawmakers also raised issues regarding delays in addressing social and infrastructure problems, including flooding and riverbank erosion, and alleged poor living conditions in relocation sites. The government's approach to squatter settlements and its handling of cooperative issues were also points of contention.
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